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Netsuke of Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, dark brown wooden sculpture of a horse; body rounded and compact; head turned to the right; mane carved into short, straight lines; tail curved; all four legs visible with two in front and two in back; on a light gray background. Netsuke of Horse.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
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